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Option list W116 - The full Monty!

Started by floyd111, 30 August 2015, 07:18 AM

Casey

Finally figured out what I was thinking when I bought the Becker Cassette in the first place...

The Becker Mexico Cassette has an Aux input on the back, but it is Mono, not Stereo.  Since the Cassette was built-in, the Aux port in this case was intended primarily for use with a CB Radio.

The Becker Grand Prix has a *Stereo* Aux input on the back, and also has auto-tuning ability for the radio, which the Mexico does not have.  The Aux port in this case was intended primarily for use with the Cassette unit.

So my thought was that a Becker Grand Prix plus the Becker Cassette should give the a technically superior setup while still being period correct and allowing for cassette playback.  A switch could be added to the Aux input cabling, so that you could switch between the cassette and another input source, such as a standard 3.5mm jack for an iPod, a Bluetooth module, a CB Radio, or whatever else.  I think the second Hirshmann antenna in the 450SEL I scrapped was for a CB Radio, although I'm not sure it was the most ideal antenna for that purpose.

UTn_boy

Quote from: Casey on 04 December 2015, 10:10 AM
Quote from: floyd111 on 03 December 2015, 09:26 PM

Where can I order these and for how much?

Hi Casey.  The part numbers for the available rear seat pads are as follows: 116-920-03-16 (currently lists for $570) and 116-924-01-14 (currently lists for $570, as well).

Obviously, they can be had a little less expensive if you can buy wholesale, but even the wholesale prices aren't that attractive.  Around $420 each.   

You can order them from any dealership. 
1966 250se coupe`,black/dark green leather
1970 600 midnight blue/parchment leather
1971 300sel 6.3,papyrus white/dark red leather
1975 450se, pine green metallic/green leather
1973 300sel 4.5,silver blue metallic/blue leather
1979 450sel 516 red/bamboo

floyd111


UTn_boy

I tried that website, but no part number i type in is any good, and I can't understand the language.  Am I doing something wrong?
1966 250se coupe`,black/dark green leather
1970 600 midnight blue/parchment leather
1971 300sel 6.3,papyrus white/dark red leather
1975 450se, pine green metallic/green leather
1973 300sel 4.5,silver blue metallic/blue leather
1979 450sel 516 red/bamboo

floyd111

type a1169240114 exactly, no spaces.

The price listed is  not correct. The exact cost ex VAT is what I explained it to be before.

ptashek

Quote from: floyd111 on 05 December 2015, 06:33 AM
type a1169240114 exactly, no spaces.

The price listed is  not correct. The exact cost ex VAT is what I explained it to be before.

But, as I've found out last week, they won't ship outside Romania. My order with them for a nice four figures, plus shipping within the EU, got cancelled and I've never heard back from them again.

It's a pity, because they have prices which none of my other EU sources can beat, even with 24% VAT accounted for.
1993 "Pearl Blue" W124 280TE
1988 "Arctic White" W124 200T
1979 "Icon Gold" W116 450SE

floyd111

Come on, not so grim, so quick..
They have had internal changes over the last month and are trying to catch up with back orders.
I deal with them regularly, and just faced 10 days of silence myself. Yesterday they recommenced processing my old emails and have asked me to confirm new orders again.
Just send them a fresh email and mention my name. Should be fine.

floyd111

What's this all about?

UTn_boy

Is it an evaporative drain trey for the trunk mounted cooler?  or maybe the same for a rear A/C unit?  Just guessing. :)
1966 250se coupe`,black/dark green leather
1970 600 midnight blue/parchment leather
1971 300sel 6.3,papyrus white/dark red leather
1975 450se, pine green metallic/green leather
1973 300sel 4.5,silver blue metallic/blue leather
1979 450sel 516 red/bamboo

floyd111

All I know is it is supposed to fit where the spare wheel sits. Can't tell whether this is aftermarket or genuine, but more then anything else, I'd like to know it's purpose.
I would first worry about humidity getting trapped underneath, haha

tcj

Hi Floyd,

this is where these go. But I do not know for which trunk yours was build.
Is it your trunk box? Tried to put it in the trunk of your 116?

Thomas
112.021
113.042
116.028
116.036

floyd111

Hi Thomas,

The one I speak of is for W116, for sure, but..is this an OEM item?

Casey

Quote from: floyd111 on 07 December 2015, 08:19 AM
The one I speak of is for W116, for sure, but..is this an OEM item?

Why are you "sure"? I think you are mistaken. If it was for a W116 truly, it would not have the cutout on the right to accommodate the spare tire whice sat vertically on that side in older models (which had the gas tank under the trunk instead).

EDIT: Well yours is not the same as TCJ's, sorry. But it does not look W116 to me still.

revilla

guys, we might be overthinking the whole thing.  I think it's just a little pool for the pets in a hot summer day  ;D


floyd111

no indeed, it is not the same, but the car in the photo is also not a W116.
However, it sure seems to be the same concept, maybe even the same factory
It's an odd thing, and I would like to get to the bottom of this..